How to pronounce hyperspace
Say it like hy-per-SPAYS. Hyperspace has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPAYS).
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- hy
- per
- SPAYS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyperspace pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- SPAYSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of hyperspace
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hy-puh-SPAYS.
What does hyperspace mean?
- An n-dimensional Euclidian space with n > 3.
- A Euclidian space of unspecified dimension.
- A notional space orthogonal to the usual dimensions of space-time often used for faster-than-light travel.“We can only get to the Nimrodian Galaxy if we go through hyperspace.”
- To travel or transport into hyperspace.
Where does hyperspace come from?
From hyper- + space.
Words that rhyme with hyperspace
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Questions about saying hyperspace
How do you pronounce hyperspace?
Say hy-per-SPAYS. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpɚˈspeɪs/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəˈspeɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyperspace?
Hyperspace has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPAYS). Broken into parts: hy · per · SPAYS.
Is hyperspace pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌhaɪpəˈspeɪs/ (hy-puh-SPAYS).